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ZIP 43212

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 23,405·Franklin County·66th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,570/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
-$360
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ZIP 43212 · $1,570
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,580/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$18,840/yr
At $1,570/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43212 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 77.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,405
Median income
$77,257
Median age
31.5
Renters
68.2%
Age distribution
13.6%
43.5%
24.1%
Under 1813.6%
18–3443.5%
35–5424.1%
55–647.2%
65+11.5%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.8%
White82.8%
Black3.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian5.6%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
14.1%
77.1%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma6%
Some college14.1%
Bachelor's+77.1%
Housing tenure
31.8%
68.2%
Owner31.8%
Renter68.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43212 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,291 → $1,570
up 21.6%
Income
$67,053 → $77,257
up 15.2%
Population
22,160 → 23,405
up 5.6%
Renter share
66.2% → 68.2%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
77.3% → 77.1%
-0.2 pts
Median age
30.4 → 31.5
+1.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 43212 in Columbus, OH stood at $1,291 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,570, reflecting a 21.6% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $67,053 to $77,257 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.6% since 2021, moving from about 22,160 residents to roughly 23,405. Renters now make up 68.2% of households, compared with 66.2% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 43212 in Columbus, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 43212 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,570/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($77,257/yr), ZIP 43212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43212?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43212 (Columbus, OH) is $1,570. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43212's median rent of $1,570/mo is $360 (19%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 43212 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43212 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #66 out of 220 ZIPs tracked at $1,570/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,570/mo in ZIP 43212. The local median household income is $77,257/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43212?

Rent in ZIP 43212 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43212 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,570/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($77,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43212 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.2% of ZIP 43212 households are renters, while 31.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43212 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43212 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43212 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,570/mo, it's $114 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43212 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,570/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 43212's median household income ($77,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43212 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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